Food Production jobs in United Kingdom

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead our QA team and ensure our products meet the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consistency every single day. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, love solving problems, and are passionate about doing things right, this is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking food business.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Working Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 6am - 6pm or Wednesday to Saturday 6am - 6pm

Salary: Between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum experience dependent

Location: The Compleat Food Group, Crossgate Drive, Nottingham, NG2 1LW

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

As a QA Supervisor, you’ll be the driving force behind quality excellence on site — leading, supporting, and developing the QA team while working closely with production, engineering, and technical colleagues.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading and supporting the QA team to ensure all food safety and quality standards are achieved.
• Working collaboratively with Production to resolve quality and food safety issues, maintaining consistency across all shifts.
• Conducting internal audits on processes, documentation, and procedures to verify compliance with Quality Management Systems.
• Supporting external audits and customer visits, providing documentation and shop floor presence as required.
• Investigating incidents such as foreign body contamination, micro issues, or customer complaints and ensuring root causes are addressed.
• Overseeing QA paperwork, sampling schedules, and equipment checks (X-rays, check-weighers, autocoding).
• Training and developing QA staff to ensure consistency and confidence across all shifts.
• Working with the NPD team to ensure new product launches meet all technical and safety requirements before hitting production.
• Managing external laboratory testing and ensuring sampling schedules run smoothly.
• Championing continuous improvement, supporting new methods and processes that enhance product quality and efficiency.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example — practical, proactive, and passionate about quality. You’ll bring:

• Experience in food manufacturing within a QA or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and GMP principles.
• Internal audit experience and a track record of maintaining compliance.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene (Level 3) certification (or working toward it).
• Excellent communication and people management skills — you know how to motivate and inspire a team.
• A problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail.
• IT literacy, including Excel, Word, and technical systems.

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth.

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites
• EV charging points - available at selected sites

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, and we provide all the support you need to succeed. As an equal opportunities employer, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team. If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com